Affiliate Disclosure & Disclaimer
Last updated: August 19, 2026
Homebuying Brief is a free, reader-focused resource. To keep it that way, we participate in affiliate partnerships. This page explains what that means and how it does — and doesn't — affect you.
1. How we may earn money
Some links on Homebuying Brief are affiliate links. If you click one and take an action, such as requesting a quote, getting matched with an agent, or signing up with a lender or rebate service, we may earn a commission or referral fee from that partner. This never costs you anything extra, and it does not change the price or terms you are offered.
2. Editorial independence
We only point readers toward services we believe offer real value, and a partner paying us does not buy a recommendation. Our guidance about buyer rebates — what they are, whether they are legal in your state, and how to ask for one — is the same whether or not a link earns us anything.
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Everything on Homebuying Brief is general information for educational purposes only. It is not financial, legal, real-estate, or tax advice, and we are not your agent, broker, lender, attorney, or advisor. Rebate rules, commission structures, and lender policies vary by state and change over time. Confirm the current rules with your state real-estate agency, and confirm specifics with your own agent, lender, and, where appropriate, an attorney or tax professional before you rely on them.
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